Meta to deploy 25 electric semi trucks across I-10 corridor, but has nothing to ship

Electric truck operator Nevoya is expanding its deal with Meta with the fresh deployment of 25 Class 8 battery-electric trucks on the Interstate 10 (I-10) between San Bernardino, California and Phoenix, Arizona … but Meta won’t be shipping any products. The second major trucking deal between Facebook parent company Meta and electric truck operator Nevoya will put 25 new battery-electric semis on I-10, running freight between San Bernardino, California and Phoenix, Arizona. But Meta isn’t buying trucks, hiring drivers or shipping its own products. Instead, Zuck’s company helping pay for someone else’s cleaner freight through environmental attribute certificates (EACs), a carbon credit mechanism that lets companies claim the emissions benefits of electric trucking without operating the trucks themselves. “Coming back to Nevoya for a second corridor reflects what we look for in our value chain work: partners that can scale, and agreements we can repeat, said Devon Lake, Head of Net Zero Strategy, Meta. “Freight is part of the emissions footprint of building and operating our data centers, and multi-year commitments like this help address our scope 3 emissions and make electric trucking available and competitive on the routes that serve the regions where we build.” Meta was one of several buyers in the DC-based Center for Green Market Activation (GMA) buyers’ alliance. The group’s collective EAC purchases supported Nevoya’s initial 63-truck deployment on the Houston–Dallas corridor back in May. This new Agreement, however, is a standalone deal between Nevoya and Meta only, and gives Meta an established framework to open more electric truck corridors in the future. How the certificates work ZETc explainer; via CCJ. This clever application of these agreements is what makes the Dallas-Houston run stand out, with GMA calling it, “the first large-scale application of book and claim to zero-emission trucking.” The company adds that this arrangement helps client companies overcome existing barriers to EV adoption while enabling Nevoya to deploy new trucks, “where they deliver the strongest commercial and operational value.” Nevoya expects Meta’s fresh batch of semis to begin prowling I-10 in 2027, where they’ll cover approximately 4 million freight miles annually. SOURCE | IMAGES: Nevoya. If you’re considering going solar, it’s always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.